Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids
Conjunctivitis (also known as pinkeye) is a medical condition when the Conjunctiva (a transparent membrane that lines the outer eye, and inner part of the eyelid) becomes inflamed.
The cause of conjunctivitis can be either bacterial or viral infection.
Other websites
- Mayo Clinic - Pink-eye
- All About Vision
- Kid's Health
- MedicineNet
- WebMD
- Learning the Herbs [permanent dead link] - Natural treatment for pink-eye
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